Road 96

Road 96 is a procedural narrative adventure where you hitchhike across an authoritarian nation, trying to reach the border. Each run casts you as a different teen fleeing the regime, picking rides and making choices that shape both your escape and the country's fate. You'll encounter a recurring cast—a taxi driver, a pair of robbers, a blogger—whose stories intertwine across multiple playthroughs. Gameplay alternates between dialogue trees, light environmental puzzles, and occasional quick-time events. The setting is 1996 Petria, a fictional state under oppressive rule. Your decisions in one run affect later characters' circumstances and the nation's political direction. Runs are short (30-60 minutes), but the full picture emerges over several attempts. A 90s soundtrack and stylized visuals anchor the road-trip atmosphere. Works best if you're patient with replaying scenarios to see how threads connect.